Hunt unit · Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Open to Hunting Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Open to Hunting unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Plaquemines Parish, LA. It covers approximately 18,142 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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18,142acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Plaquemines Parishcounty

Open to Hunting map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Louisiana regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

Game at Delta NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the Open to Hunting unit

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Destination: center of the Open to Hunting unit

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Decimal
29.26537, -89.26123
DMS
29°15′55.3″N 89°15′40.4″W

Nearest towns

  • New Orleans, LA68 mi SE of town
  • Gulfport, MS77 mi S of town
  • Houma, LA91 mi E of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

Today at Open to Hunting

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM7:20 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:03 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM6:43 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:27 PM11h 31m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM5:12 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:03 PM10h 43m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:59 PM10h 25m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM5:00 PM10h 17m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM5:09 PM10h 18m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM5:19 PM10h 28m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:16 AM6:46 AM5:33 PM10h 48m

Computed for 29.265, -89.261 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Delta NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Cubits GapClosed806Required
Restricted AreaClosed31,308Required

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